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Sit-at-home: 2 allegedly killed, vehicles smashed in Anambra
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Two persons were allegedly killed in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday following a reported clash between the security operatives and some youths suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). It was not clear what transpired but sources said that the youths
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Former NBA President, Alegeh calls for equity in justice system
By Adewale Sanyaolu A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Austin Alegeh (SAN), has called for equity in the country’s justice system. Alegeh stated this in his keynote address at the annual Feast of Barracuda(FOB), organised by the Zanas Deck of the National Association of Seadogs(Pyrates Confraternity) in Lagos at the weekend with
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Sit-at-home: Imo witnesses partial compliance
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) witnessed a partial compliance in Imo State as most shops and other public places visited by our correspondent were initially under lock and key at the early hours of 7 and 8 am, but most of them mostly standing in front if
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Sit-at-home: Abakpa deserted as IPOB grounds Enugu (PHOTOS)
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Enugu observes total compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home order
Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Surprisingly, the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra succeeded today in Enugu as the usual busy roads on working days became empty. The usual school run rush was not witnessed as people stayed back in their apartments for the fear of the unknown. The government offices especially the secretariat and
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Gunmen kill man, raze commuter bus in Imo
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The sit-at-home witnessed a bloody situation at Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State as an unidentified man who is suspected to be a driver was shot dead by gunmen at the early hours of 7 am on Monday. A source from the area who disclosed this to our correspondent
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BREAKING: IPOB sit-at-home cripples activities in Ebonyi
From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki The sit at home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB),to protest the detention of it’s leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,by the DSS has crippled activities in Abakaliki. Our Correspondent who visited some parts of the state at about 10:am observed that people were complying to the order. Security agents in patrol
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BREAKING: Police take over APC headquarters
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was practically a battlefield in the early hours of Monday, as policemen, loaded in over five Hillux Patrol Vans took over the party secretariat. The police team numbering over 30 had strategically positioned themselves within the secretariat along Blantyre street, without harassing passersby
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Soldiers foil terrorists attack on Damboa
Molly Kilete, Abuja The army headquarters in Abuja said soldiers on counter insurgency operations have foiled Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists attack on Damboa town. Several of the terrorists who invaded the town in early hours of Sunday 8 August were said to have been killed and other severely injured.
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COVID-19: Why second batch vaccination was postponed – Shuaib
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has explained that second phase COVID-19 vaccination earlier scheduled to commence on Tuesday in Abuja has been postponed to next week Monday. According to him, “The start date for the vaccination has been postponed to next
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JUST IN: US court postpones trial of suspended Ogun gov’s aide to 2022
…Submits 97,000-page evidence against him The fraud trial of Abidemi Rufai, suspended aide to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State who was indicted for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, has been postponed to 2022. It was learnt that a fresh ruling of the court postponed the commencement of Rufai’s trial
More problems for Barca as Aguero ruled out for 10 weeks
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of action for 10 weeks, the club said on Monday, deepening the Catalans’ troubles ahead of the new season following Lionel Messi’s shock departure. Aguero, a close friend of Messi and his international team mate with Argentina, joined Barca as a free agent in June after
PDP crisis: Why I won’t resign – Secondus
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has said that he will not resign his position. Secondus said that nothing so far warrants his resignation from the party position and those tiny minority calling for his resignation should come clean and tell party members across the country his offense why he
Coaching ban: US court gives FIFA 21 days to respond to Siasia’s suit
A United States court has issued a summons with a 21-day ultimatum to the world football body, FIFA, to respond to Samson Siasia’s suit challenging his coach licence ban and indictment for bribery. Online news portal, PREMIUM TIMES obtained a copy of the summons issued on August 5, 2021 by the U.S. District Court
IPOB’s sit-at-home order: Two killed, vehicles destroyed in Anambra
*Markets, banks, offices shut Okey Maduforo Awka and Echezona Okafor Nnewi Two persons were confirmed dead and a number of vehicles destroyed in Anambra State Monday following the sit-at-home order declared by the Indegeous People of Biafra (IPOB). Also all markets, banks and government offices were shut down in compliance with the order by IPOB.
APC: Why we beefed up security at national secretariat
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee Secretary, Senator John AkpanUdoedehe has explained that the present security situation in party is briefed up by the party because of the situation in the country. According to him, the present COVID-19 situation in the country is worrisome to the party therefore the need for the
2023: S’East can’t dictate for other zones, says Peter Obi
Anayo Ezugwu The former governor of Anambra State and former vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi has said the South-East needs to convince other regions before they can win the country’s presidential seat in 2023. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Obi said the South-East cannot
Swiss name Murat Yakin new coach
Murat Yakin was on Monday named the new coach of Switzerland, replacing Vladimir Petkovic who left after taking them to the European Championship quarterfinal to join Girondins Bordeaux, the Swiss football association said. Yakin, 46, signed a contract on Monday until the end of World Cup qualification in November with the option of an
With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly
Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” a critically acclaimed, carnage-ridden would-be smash that disappointed with $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales, reports The Associated Press. The Warner
Family of three dies after eating rice in A’Ibom
Tony Anichebe, Uyo Two sisters, UduakObong, aged 30, and Blessing, aged 18, along with UduakObong’s seven-year-old daughter have been reported dead after eating their evening meal in Akwa Ibom State. The deceased trio, who lived at Obio Etoi, near the Nest of Champions International Stadium, were said to have eaten rice and and stew
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